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The Wachau: Melk, Dürnstein and Krems

Ports of call · Danube, Austria·The Great Rivers

UNESCO World Heritage

About The Wachau: Melk, Dürnstein and Krems

Lower Austria’s Danube tourism board describes the Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal region as a UNESCO World Heritage site of vineyards, apricots and abbeys. Melk Abbey stands at its western end and Krems at its eastern end.

Why it's on our list

  • Melk Abbey above the river
  • Vineyards and apricot orchards
  • UNESCO World Heritage

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Wachau: Melk, Dürnstein and Krems before you go.

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